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The International Scout died in the 1980s, but Volkswagen has brought it back, and the result could be a car that is as amazing as the original Scout with none of the downsides. And you can order one now.

Waymo’s $5.6B additional investment speeds up the move away from car ownership dramatically.

Stellantis is in trouble, but the announcement that it is partnering with Factorial for high-performance solid-state batteries suggests there may be a light at the end of its dark tunnel.

Lotus showcases with the Theory 1, the most incredibly advanced supercar to have yet been created. While there is currently no plan to release this car, this car is so amazing, it deserves its chance in the sun.

Apparently, the Prelude is not the only Honda coupe that's making a comeback. Here's everything I found out so far.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he was forced to get his truck towed after the center touchscreen suddenly stopped working. This wouldn’t be too much of an issue; however, the Cybertruck primarily relies on the screen for rear visibility and gear selection.

Toyota has big plans for its latest powerhouse and here's everything you need to know about the company's 2.0-liter turbo-four engine

After Tesla exhausted the 1 million Cybertruck reservation list with less than 30,000 individuals deciding to buy the truck, the EV maker has decided to increase the reservation price for the Cybertruck range extender battery pack fourfold.

Virtually, the same car, but following different philosophies. Here's why choosing the right Nissan Z is not as simple as you think.

Tesla has officially ended the Cybertruck reservation program in the US, as the EV maker exhausted the entire reservation list. Ultimately, only 2.5% of Cybertruck reservation holders went ahead and bought the truck.

Tesla has shared a new headscratcher post that is making people wonder what’s going to happen. The post includes the numbers 7 and 17 and the date, October 18, 2024. Besides that, Tesla has not provided a lot of information.

The Tesla Robotaxi looks cool but misses the mark as a taxi, autonomous or not. Here’s why.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares he was shot at for simply driving a Cybertruck while he was at a Dairy Queen Drive-Thru. More surprisingly, several Cybertruck owners share their own gun-related violence for driving the all-electric truck.

Toyota has had a rough year, but does this mean its quality is headed downhill? This expert says the answer is both "yes" and "no." Plus, Toyota's biggest problem today is not necessarily Toyota’s fault…but its owners’ and fans’ fault.

Several individuals, who reserved a Cybertruck as late as July 2024 were surprised to get an invitation from Tesla to take delivery of their $79,990 Cybertruck. Tesla has run through the entire 1 million Cybertruck reservation list in 9 days.

Tesla’s VP of vehicle engineering, Lars Moravy, expresses his surprise regarding Elon Musk’s 2026 Robotaxi production timeline. Holding his head, Lars says, “Did Musk say 2026? I missed that. I’ll be right back.”

The Cybertruck, with its first Tesla 4-wheel steering setup, appears to be experiencing a unique issue while operating on FSD. Owners report the Cybertruck’s rear wheels are getting curbed while making a turn.

Both battery-electric and conventional vehicle owners think they have the best vehicle when the power is out, or an evacuation takes place. They are both wrong. Here’s why PHEVs are the best bug-out vehicles one can buy in 2025.

With the increase of major storms connected to climate change EVs have some significant advantages due to their fuel source, the nature of EV technology, and relative high weight.

Uber is stepping up and using Generative AI to turn their drivers into Battery Electric Vehicle advocates. This should not only accelerate Uber’s green efforts but also, through advocacy, the world’s move away from fossil fuels.

GEICO says, “Because of potential challenges with parts availability for repair shops, some Cybertyruck owners may have received notices stating that their insurance would not be renewed for this vehicle.” Read GEICO's full response below.

Stellantis is in financial distress and Leapmotor needs a partner to move out of China, if they can work through the Chinese Tariff issues, the partnership between the two companies could be impressively powerful.

Geico is apparently canceling consumer auto insurance for the Tesla Cybertruck and replacing it with commercial insurance due to the unique nature and costs associated with owning this unique vehicle.

An interesting fact is that if current trends continue, the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E will “outsell” the gas Ford Mustang in 2024. So, who owns the name?

GEICO, the second-largest vehicle insurance underwriter in the US, has decided it will no longer cover Tesla Cybertrucks. The company is terminating current Cybertruck policies and says the truck “doesn’t meet our underwriting guidelines.”

A Cybertruck owner still professes his love for the all-electric despite Tesla failing to fix his Cybertruck on eight separate service visits. Having said that, the owner has decided to let out his frustration after the latest failed service visit.

The non-Foundation Series Tesla Cybertruck is available starting at $79,900. Interestingly, it has 5% less range, several stripped-out features, and does not qualify for the $7,500 tax credit. However, Tesla is honoring the 2019 FSD reservation price.

Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch will be the beginning of the end for personal car ownership. While this won’t happen overnight, once we have the equivalent of horizontal elevators only the rich are likely to continue to own cars, and maybe not even them.

Ionna addresses one of the significant shortcomings of EV vehicles, public charging, by building charging stations with amenities similar to those of gas stations. This could be a massive game-changer for EVs.

The head of Mercedes AMG group is partially right that performance car buyers are interested in tech and that there are reasons they should prefer EVs. But, without focused marketing, it is doubtful they’ll pivot to EVs as quickly as they otherwise might.